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Luis Palma Secures Permanent Move to Lech Poznan After Successful Loan

6/4/2026, 1:47:49 AM

Transfer Completed: Palma Joins Lech Poznan on a Three-Year Deal

Lech Poznan have activated the pre-agreed buyout clause to sign Honduran winger Luis Palma on a permanent basis. The clause, reported to be around £3.5 million, triggers a three-year contract for the 26-year-old, ending his loan spell that began earlier in the 2024-25 season.

Background: Palma’s Recent Club Journey

Palma arrived at Celtic from Greek side Aris Saloniki in 2023. In his debut season with Celtic he recorded ten goals in 36 league appearances. Competition from Nicolas Kuhn and Daizen Maeda, combined with the return of forward Jota, reduced his playing time in the following campaign. In the second half of the 2024-25 season he was loaned to Lech Poznan, the reigning Ekstraklasa champions.

Performance at Lech Poznan

During his loan, Palma contributed 12 goals and 10 assists across all competitions, helping Lech Poznan maintain their championship status. His output placed him among the top attacking contributors for the Polish side during the period.

Financial Terms and Contract Details

Lech Poznan disclosed that the activation of the buyout clause was valued at approximately £3.5 million. The permanent deal includes a three-year contract, though the exact salary and performance bonuses were not disclosed in the source material.

Timeline of Key Moves

2023 – Transfers from Aris Saloniki to Celtic.

2023-24 season – Scores ten goals in 36 games for Celtic.

2024 – Loaned to Lech Poznan; records 12 goals and 10 assists.

Mid-2024 – Lech Poznan activates buyout clause; signs Palma to three-year contract.

Second half of 2024-25 season – Scheduled loan to Olympiacos in Greece.

Official Statements & Responses

Lech Poznan announced they have exercised the agreed buyout clause to secure Luis Palma on a permanent basis, confirming the transfer and the reported fee. Celtic confirmed Palma’s departure was facilitated after the return of Jota, allowing the club to re-balance its attacking options.

Data & Statistics

Age: 26 years.

Lech Poznan loan output: 12 goals, 10 assists (all competitions).

Celtic debut season: 10 goals in 36 appearances.

Buyout clause: Reported £3.5 million.

Contract length: Three years.

Impact and Future Outlook

The permanent signing gives Lech Poznan a proven winger ahead of domestic fixtures, while Celtic frees a squad position amid an attacking roster. Palma’s next move is a loan to Olympiacos for the latter half of the 2024-25 season, indicating a continued link with Greek club Olympiacos.

Conflicting Reports & Gaps

The exact figure of the buyout clause is described as “reportedly about £3.5 million,” suggesting uncertainty about the amount. Details of Palma’s salary and any performance-related clauses remain undisclosed.